Support systems are external resources like friends and family that provide assistance lacking otherwise. Support systems play a vital role in an individual's success by providing transportation, childcare, financial support, emotional support, and academic assistance. The document describes the author's strong support system of grandparents who helped care for them after school, provided transportation, ensured meals and educational needs were met, and created a stable home environment during parental divorce, leading the author to become a successful adult.

1. Support Systems
Support Systems are an external
resource. It includes people in the
individuals life such as, friends or
family members that help support or
provide resources lacking otherwise.
According to Payne, are one of the resources which are vital
to the success of an individual.

2. The Significance of Support Systems
• The significance of having
support systems is the more
support the individuals have
the more likely that individual
will succeed.
• Examples of Support System:
▫ -Transportation
▫ -Borrowing or lending money
▫ -Childcare
▫ -Emotional support
▫ -Helping with school work or
tutoring

3. My Support System
I had a strong support system growing up, and still do today. My parents
divorced when I was eight. They both worked full-time and sometimes
needed assistance meeting all the needs of my younger brother and I. My
paternal grandparents helped fill that role.
My grandparents were financially well off and basically were retired. My
parents would drop us off there in the mornings so we could catch the
bus and they would watch us in the afternoons until my parents got off
work. If we needed to be driven to or from sports practice they were able
to do that for us. When we forgot breakfast or lunch, my grandparents
always made sure we had something to eat. Occasionally, my parents
could not afford something . My grandparents would pay for what we
needed. They always made sure we did our homework after school . They
promoted education and insisted we do well in school.
My grandparents provided a well rounded and caring “second home” for
my brother and I. My support system has lead my to being a successful
and educated adult. I feel I grew up with a very loving supportive family
who always made sure we never went without.